How to pronounce sneered
Say it like SNEERD. Sneered is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SNEERD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sneered pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SNEERDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sneered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SNEERD.
What does sneered mean?
- simple past and past participle of sneer How to pronounce sneer
Words that rhyme with sneered
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sneered.
Questions about saying sneered
How do you pronounce sneered?
Say SNEERD. The American pronunciation is /snɪrd/. In British English it is /snɪəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sneered?
Sneered is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SNEERD.
Is sneered pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /snɪəd/ (SNEERD).